Plug computer
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A plug computer is a small form factor server for use in the home or office. Compared to their PC-based counterparts, plug computers are lower cost, consume less power, often do not have a video card, and are intended to be powered up at all times[citation needed]. Although plug computers are often enclosed in an AC power plug or AC adapter, the term "plug" also refers to "plug and play" appliance-like devices[citation needed] which may be in any form factor.
Suitable for running a media server, back-up services, file sharing and remote access functions such devices can be used as a bridge between in home protocols such as Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) & Server Message Block (SMB) and cloud based services.
[edit] History
The NSLU2 (Network Storage Link for USB 2.0 Disk Drives) was a small Network-attached storage (NAS) device manufactured by Linksys between 2004 and 2008.
A number of other devices in this form factor began to appear at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show.[citation needed]
- On January 6, 2009 CTERA Networks launched a device called CloudPlug that provides online backup at local disk speeds and overlays a file sharing service.[1] The device also transforms any external USB hard drive into a network-attached storage device.[2][3]
- On January 7, 2009, Cloud Engines unveiled Pogoplug network access server.[4][5][6][7]
- On January 8, 2009, Axentra announced availability of their HipServ platform.[8]
- On February 23, 2009, Marvell Technology Group announced its plans to build a mini-industry around plug computers.[9][10]
- On August 19, 2009, CodeLathe announced availability of their TonidoPlug network access server.[11]
- On November 13, 2009 QuadAxis launched its plug computing device product line and development platform, featuring the QuadPlug and QuadPC and running QuadMix, a modified Linux.[12]
- On 5 January, 2010 Iomega announced their iConnect network access server.[13]
- On January 7, 2010 Pbxnsip launched its plug computing device the sipJack running pbxnsip: an IP Communications platform.[14]
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[edit] References
- ^ "CTERA Networks Launches, Introduces Cloud Attached Storage" (Press release). Ctera networks. 6 January 2009. http://www.ctera.com/home/ctera-networks-launches-introduces-cloud-attached-storage.html. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Nelson title=CTERA at CES: USB as NAS and Cloud Backup, Fritz (January 11, 2009). TechWebTV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GGOnPORmAo. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Lawson, Stephen (January 6, 2009). "Startup Ctera will offer cloud storage through carriers". Network World. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/010609-startup-ctera-will-offer-cloud.html. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Clark, Don; Christopher Lawton (January 8, 2009). "Gadgets for Leaner Times". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123138754279863721.html. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Needleman, Rafe (January 7, 2009). "Pogoplug puts any hard drive on the Internet". The New York Times. http://cnet.nytimes.com/8301-19167_1-10135097-100.html?scp=1&sq=pogoplug&st=cse. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Lester, Dave (January 12, 2009). "Consumer electronics: Take a peek at geek chic". The Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_11430781. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Pogoplug brings easy file sharing to your home network. Fast Company. January 7, 2009. http://www.fastcompany.tv/video/exclusive-first-look-pogoplug-brings-easy-file-sharing-your-home-network. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ "Axentra Announces HipServ 2.0 for PlugTop Computing" (PDF) (Press release). Axentra. January 8, 2009. http://www.axentra.com/en/pdf/2009-AXTA-PR-PlugTopComputing.pdf. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ Clark, Don (February 23, 2009). "Marvell Bets on Plug Computers". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123535737573645547.html. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ "Marvell Introduces Plug Computing ─ High-Performance, Low-Power, Exceptionally Small Computer for Managing and Storing Digital Media Assets" (Press release). Marvell Technology Group. February 24, 2009. http://www.marvell.com/products/embedded_processors/plug_computing_small_computer_digital_media/release/1256/. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ^ "CodeLathe introduces TonidoPlug". CodeLathe. 12 August 2009. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2567804.htm.
- ^ "QuadAxis Launches Plug Computers". QuadAxis. 13 November 2009. http://www.briefingwire.com/pr/quadaxis-launches-plug-computers.
- ^ "Iomega's New iConnect Wireless Data Station: Share Files, Manage Torrents, Access Your Data Remotely, Backup Your PC and Mac And Much More for Only $99". Iomege. 5 January 2010. http://www.iomega.com/about/prreleases/2010/010510_iconnect.html.
- ^ "pbxnsip Demonstrate Sheeva Plug compatibility". pbxnsip. 7 January 7 2010. http://www.blogpbxnsip.com/2010/01/pbxnsip-ip-pbx-demonstrate-sheeva-plug.html.
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